The CCTL Team

Dr Meg Tait sets strategic directions for the CCTL's educational and researcher development activities. She is also course director for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and leads the University's Teaching Associates’ Programme. She is an Official Fellow of Queens’ College.

Dr Ruth Walker works with faculties and departments to identify areas for the development and enhancement of teaching and learning, investigating the educational needs of students and staff in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Cambridge. She is particularly focused on inclusive practice and curriculum enhancement.

Dr Mary Beth Benbenek supports teaching and learning across the University at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is course director for CCTL’s Teaching Associates’ Programme and co-leads the Researcher Development Teaching Fellows Programme. Mary Beth holds a PhD in history and, before coming to Cambridge, taught at American international universities in London and in Italy.

Dr Juliet Scott-Barrett contributes to the scholarly basis of the CCTL work programme, carrying out research which addresses priority themes and questions. Her research currently focuses on exploring inclusive practices and identifying and addressing barriers to equal and accessible academic opportunities for all. Juliet has a PhD, Master's and Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Dr Ruth Laing provides specialist advice to the CCTL team on online and blended learning pedagogy. She also contributes to University-level initiatives to share and improve practice in teaching with technology. In addition, Ruth supports the online and blended learning provision of the RDP.